William A. Moffett

Branch

U.S. Navy

Era

Expeditions, 1871–1933

Home state

South Carolina

Action

William A. Moffett, 21 and 22 April 1914

The citation

Official citation

For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Comdr. Moffett brought his ship into the inner harbor during the nights of the 21st and 22d without the assistance of a pilot or navigational lights, and was in a position on the morning of the 22d to use his guns at a critical time with telling effect. His skill in mooring his ship at night was especially noticeable. He placed her nearest to the enemy and did most of the firing and received most of the hits.

Sources

• U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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